Striking
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɹaɪkɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Striking is an adjective meaning Making a strong impression.
Meaning
Making a strong impression.
More Meanings
- (not comparable) On strike, taking part in industrial action.
- present participle and gerund of strike
- The act by which something strikes or is struck.
Example Sentences
a striking employee
He looked quite striking in his new suit and tie.
This new-comer was a man who in any company would have seemed striking. In complexion fair, and with blue or gray eyes, he was tall as any Viking, as broad in the shoulder.
This worrisome tendency was on display in recent weeks as Israelis reacted with striking vehemence to remarks by UN secretary general, Ban Ki-moon, and US ambassador to Israel, Daniel Shapiro.
Word Forms
- strikings
Synonyms for striking
Depending on context, synonyms include arresting, dramatic, conspicuous, salient, prominent, impressive.
Antonyms for striking
Common opposites include non-striking, nonstriking.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impinging, hit, hitting, prominent, contact, impressive.
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